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Two out of winter ball...
October 04, 2009 by
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The Mets have decided to forgo winter ball for Bobby Parnell and Dan Murphy.Parnell was going to winter ball as a starter, it was his decision to not play this winter but this might mean they decide to forget the Joba esque dramatics and leave him at what he's doing best, setting...
Is Bay enough offense for his defense & Murph at 1B
October 03, 2009 by
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If I made a wish list for this off-season it would include three new positional starters;1) A veteran catcher known for developing young pitchers who also has a decent bat.2) A power hitting first baseman.3) A solid hitting left fielder with above average fielding.I know we'll...
Mets committed to activity & payroll
October 01, 2009 by
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While most people were focused on the ticket prices, what I took from today's letter to season ticket holders was the commitment to activity and payroll.I'll believe it when I see it, but if it's true you will get my ticket plan money. Just remember this, I will hold you...
Meeting on coaches came early...
October 01, 2009 by
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There were indications that Jerry Manuel would meet with Omar and ownership on Monday in regards to the coaching staff. Apparently that meeting couldn't wait until the season was over, according to John Delcos that meeting took place today. No word on who's in and who's...
Does Hank Blalock make sense...
October 01, 2009 by
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The 28 y/o left handed hitter player is a free agent at the end of the year and MLBTR speculated that the Mets could take a look at him.Blalock was originally a 3B who solely played the position for his first six seasons, after suffering through two injury plagued seasons (2007-2008...
Please stop the Murphy insanity...
October 01, 2009 by
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At 25 y/o in 120 gms as a starter he hit .295 with a .368 Slg. pct. and a .338 OBP. Overall he is a lifetime .265 hitter with a .356 Slg pct. and a .314 OBP. Never a stellar defensive player, after initially starting his career as a 2B, he would eventually play seven different position...
It's time for complete change...
September 30, 2009 by
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I was never the biggest Willie Randolph supporter, I thought he lacked the interpersonal skills for the managerial position and made poor tactical decisions that cost his team several crucial games.So maybe my initial approval of Jerry Manuel was more my disapproval of Willie Randolph...
Reyes torn hammy likely needs surgery
September 30, 2009 by
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More bad injury news, Jose Reyes has a torn hamstring and will likely need surgery. According to multiple reports, this is a new injury and he still has a tear in the hamstring tendom. Reyes attempted to run this week and after feeling discomfort an MRI revealed the new tear. It'...
I agree Valdez over Cora...
September 30, 2009 by
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Here's how I believe a five man bench should be constructed; 1) back-up catcher, 2) corner infielder ( 1B/3B) who's more of a bat then a glove 3) fourth outfielder who is a good defender in all three spots 4) fifth outfielder plays the corners but more of a bat5) middle infielder...
Clarification on Chris Carter
September 30, 2009 by
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The other day Chris Carter was designated for assignment which lead to speculation that either he wasn't the PTNL or that the Mets may lose him.It's a very complicated process but I believe from what I've read this is simply a clerical move and nothing more. It is true...
The purging of the Tony B. regime...
September 30, 2009 by
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With the recent rash of firings there seems to be one common thread, Tony Bernazard. Either Omar or the Wilpon's appear to be cleaning house, but more specifically they appear to be cleaning house of anyone connected to Tony Bernazard.Of course, the organization will say that they...
Would the Rays-Mets flip bad contracts ?
September 28, 2009 by
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I certainly hope the Mets wouldn't entertain the idea of flipping Oliver Perez for Pat Burrell, at least with Milton Bradley he has the numbers ( still don't want him either) but Burrell reported to the Rays out of shape and ineffective, to go along with his regularly bad defense...
Chris Carter to play VWL
September 28, 2009 by
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The player to be named later in the Billy Wagner trade, who barring an unforeseen incident will become Mets property shortly after the seasons ends, will be playing winter ball this year.Carter has been racking AAA for four straight years, posting a .304 BA with a .493 Slg. and .373...
Neyer rips Murphy...
September 28, 2009 by
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I've never believed that Dan Murphy was a starter at any position, he's filled in the best at 1B but that still doesn't make him a starting 1B in the major leagues. If he does become a major league starter it should be after he develops those skills in the minors and not...
Meeting about the coaches...
September 27, 2009 by
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It's being reported that Jerry Manuel will meet with Omar Minaya about the coaching staff, the day after the season ends. When asked about his staff Manuel didn't give any indications either way as to their status. Apparently Howard Johnson and Dan Warthen are safe but Razor...
Mets interested in Milton Bradley ?
September 27, 2009 by
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Most of us expected the Mets to be connected to Milton Bradley, hopefully that becomes nothing more then speculation as the two sides seem to be a good fit.The only teams that are going to look at Bradley is a team desperate to find power and looking to dump a bad contract, both of...
Hitting Coach- Hojo has support but is Jaramillo lurking
September 26, 2009 by
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Rudy Jaramillo is considered one of the top hitting coaches in the league, he was the runner-up for the Mets managers position in 2005 and was considered for the hitting coaches position in 2007 when his contract expired in Texas.In 2005 the Mets decided to go with a NY guy ( Randolph...
K-Rod giving Marlins payback...
September 26, 2009 by
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Despite not being here for the last two years in which the Marlins knocked the Mets out of the playoffs, on the last day of the season. K-Rod has at least learned the history and is supporting his teammates, who were here then by relishing the role of spoiler. This team first attitude...
Redding wants to return & is making a case...
September 25, 2009 by
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After getting off to a horrible start, Tim Redding is making a strong case to return next year. Redding's base salary this year was 2.25MM and he can be controlled next year by offering him arbitration.Since August his ERA is 3.55 in 8 relief appearances and 7 starts. Four of those...
MLBTR looks at the worst off-season signings
September 25, 2009 by
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One of my favorite sites MLBTR took a look at the worst signings of the 2009 season, now that most of the year is already over. As I could have predicted when it happened Oliver Perez tops the list...Oliver Perez - $36MM over three years - He allowed 51 runs in 66 innings for an ugly...
Mets have interest in Chapman
September 25, 2009 by
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Newsday is reporting that the Mets are one of the teams interested in Aroldis Chapman.The 21 y/o Cuban defector is a hard throwing left hander who was just granted free agency.Numerous teams will be involved in a bidding war for his services and while it's reported he'd prefer...
Dotel likes the Mets
September 25, 2009 by
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According to the Chicago Sun-Times Octavio Dotel doesn't have a future with the White Sox's and the relievers first choice this off-season is the Mets.The Mets will need a set-up man and Dotel makes a lot of sense. The 37 y/o veteran right hander has a lifetime ERA of 3.73...
Delgado done, Reyes close to same...
September 25, 2009 by
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The only reason Carlos Delgado was working so hard to return, was to audition for free agency and more then likely an American league team in need of a DH.As much as we need home run power it's simply too much of a risk for Omar to bring him back, especially in a make-it-or-break...
Jack Egbert foreboding sign for the Mets farm...
September 25, 2009 by
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As most of us have read the Mets have claimed Jack Egbert off waivers (source Newsday) . First of all, there's no harm in this move, all it took was placing Fernando Martinez to the 60 day DL. Egbert is a Long Island native who graduated from Rutgers University, maybe the return...
These firings speak volumes of our developmental system
September 24, 2009 by
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While this post will address the recent announcement that several members of the organizational staff have been let go or will not return next season, it is a separate issue then what I discussed earlier today in another post. In that post I addressed the pattern of the Wilpon'...
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